Entertainment
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Ever-resonant 'To Kill a Mockingbird' a plea for healingMay 20, 2022 4:15 pm - “To Kill a Mockingbird” - ★ ★ ★ ½ “We have to heal this wound or we'll never stop bleeding.” Atticus Finch, the standard-bearer of decency and tolerance Harper Lee int...
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Alex Garland confronts the horrors of past, present in 'Men'
May 20, 2022 11:00 am - It wasn't Jessie Buckley's audition but an observation she made that got her the leading role in " Men." When speaking to filmmaker Alex Garland about his heady idea to ...
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Spotlight: Aurora's Copley Theatre revives darkly comic, puppet-centered 'Hand to God'May 20, 2022 6:00 am - Fourth time's a charm Disappointed by love and life, a pair of adult siblings - twice divorced and once widowed Maria and relationship-averse Anthony - find themselves b...
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Ron Onesti: A divine meet and greetMay 20, 2022 6:00 am - By Ron Onesti Special to dailyherald.com If you have visited this column anytime over the past few years, you know it never goes down the political, religious or social ...
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'George Carlin's American Dream' profiles a comic for all timesMay 20, 2022 6:00 am - George Carlin, he of the "seven dirty words" that once got him thrown into a Milwaukee jail, was a comic ahead of his time. Just how far ahead and what drove his comedy ...
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New Scorched Earth owner says local breweries' appeal now includes families
May 20, 2022 1:00 am - Scorched Earth Brewing is ready for summer. During the pandemic, Scorched Earth Brewing nearly doubled its space for customers by installing a large outdoor patio, and n...
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Mount Prospect Library Announces Summer Reading Program: Read Beyond the Beaten PathMay 19, 2022 11:00 pm - Embark on a journey with summer reading and let your curiosity bring you beyond the beaten path. The all-ages summer reading program takes place June 1-August 15. Visit ...
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Josh Guge, world renowned wood sculpturer, to give presentation at the Hanover Township Izaak Walton CenterMay 19, 2022 11:00 pm - On Tuesday, June 7, renowned wood sculpturer Josh Guge will be giving a presentation on his artwork at the monthly meeting of the Elgin chapter of the Izaak Walton Leagu...
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Bitter Jester warms up for Highland Park music series this weekMay 19, 2022 6:00 am - Highland Park's Bitter Jester Music Festival is counting down to the opening act of its four-week showcase series, starting its 16th season this weekend. The weekly comp...
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'Men' an arty horror film that stumbles in the woods